PuławskivsCentennial
Puławski and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Puławski
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
Poland
Centennial
Alpha acid
7–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Puławski
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Centennial
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Puławski
WhiteSpiceClovePapayaLemonHerbal
Only in Centennial
PineCitrusFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Property
| Property | Puławski | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–11% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–30% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | - | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 38–39% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 24–25% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Poland | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |